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February 8, 2012
I spoke on CNN's Starting Point to discuss the anti-Chinese ad run during the Super Bowl. Rep. Hoekstra should be ashamed of himself. If he wants to campaign on our struggling economy, he should be calling out George W. Bush for his two wars and tax cuts for the rich that were never paid for – and Wall Street for it's irresponsible actions. Instead, he is preying on prejudice and stereotypes in a pathetic effort to benefit politically.
February 8, 2012
Since it was created 1976, Black History Month has been a time to reflect on the contributions of African Americans to our country. Throughout our history, African American men and women have persevered—despite hardship and prejudice—to enrich our nation in innumerable ways.
February 7, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit struck down California’s Proposition 8 and ruled it unconstitutional. The proposition, which bans same sex marriages within the state, was enacted into law in 2008. A three-person panel ruled 2-1 to affirm the trial court’s finding that Proposition 8 violates the civil rights of gays and lesbians. In response to the court’s holding, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32) issued the following statement:
February 6, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor reported that the unemployment rate dropped for the fifth straight month to 8.3 percent, the lowest it has been in three years. The U.S. economy grew by 243,000 jobs last month, including 50,000 jobs in manufacturing, 44,000 jobs in leisure and hospitality, and another 30,000 jobs in the healthcare industry. Following the very welcome news, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32) released the following statement:
February 2, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Following recent high-profile military hazing cases, members of the House of Representatives, family members of victims, and a community advocate joined forces today to call for immediate action from the highest levels in the military to stop hazing. Members also called for Congressional hearings on the military’s effort to prevent hazing. Representatives Judy Chu (CA-32), Adam Smith (WA-09), Mike Honda (CA-15), and Barbara Lee (CA-09) were joined on Capitol Hill by Tom Hayashi, Interim Executive Director of the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA). Carmen Lew, sister of Lance Corporal Harry Lew, who took his own life after enduring hazing and aggressive treatment from fellow marines while serving in Afghanistan, spoke at the conference by phone. Congressional leaders released the following statements about today’s event:
Issues:Veterans
January 31, 2012
El Monte, CA – Congresswoman Judy Chu’s efforts to help the residents of California’s 32nd District amounted to $598,254.95 in direct savings for her constituents last year. The savings accumulated over the course of 2011 as a direct result of Congresswoman Chu’s casework services for residents in the district.
January 24, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC—In President Obama’s State of the Union address, he outlined his blueprint for an American economy that is built to last. His vision of a renewed America was built on pillars of American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers and renewed American values. Following the speech, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32) released the following statement:
January 24, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-08) and Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (MD-06) will continue their “double date” tradition of bipartisan seating at President Obama’s State of the Union address tonight. Last year, Representative Bartlett, a Maryland Republican, joined the two Democratic ladies in a showing of bipartisanship from each of the members.
January 24, 2012
EL MONTE – Congresswoman Judy Chu, D-El Monte, announced today the names of eight young constituents from the 32nd Congressional District that she will be submitting for nominations to our nation’s Service Academies.